Demand Planning Specialist

Milele Motors FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Milele Motors FZE is seeking a demand planning and commercial professional to own forecasting, procurement and supplier negotiations for a fast-moving international automotive business in the UAE. You will set forecasts, negotiate best terms, maintain stock health and lead a small team.

You will work closely with Sales, Finance and Operations, delivering KPI reports and dashboards to guide management decisions across time zones.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years in demand planning, supply chain or procurement.
• Fluent English and French, spoken and written (mandatory). Arabic or another global language is an advantage.
• Strong ERP skills (NetSuite, SAP, Matrix or similar) and advanced Excel.
• Experience leading a team or cross-functional projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field. An MBA or professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage demand forecasts from historical data, market trends and sales inputs, aligned to sales targets and budgets, and keep improving forecast accuracy.
• Lead negotiations with international and local suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms, protecting our margins and long-term relationships.
• Deal directly with French-speaking suppliers and partners, in writing and in conversation.
• Oversee the full procurement cycle, including PFIs, POs, DNs and documentation, and resolve delays before they hit delivery.
• Track stock levels, ageing and replenishment, and act early on slow-moving vehicles through pricing or procurement decisions, so availability always meets customer demand.
• Act as the link between Sales, Finance and Operations, and give management clear KPI reports and dashboards with practical recommendations.

Skills

Demand planning

Supplier negotiations

Team leadership

ERP systems (NetSuite/SAP)

Excel

Power BI

Forecasting

Budgeting

Supply chain

French language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business Administration

MBA or professional certification

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Matrix

Power BI

Job description

Milele is a renowned name in the UAE’s automotive industry, and we’re looking for a demand planning and commercial professional to join our Head Office team. If you can forecast demand accurately, negotiate hard with international suppliers and speak French fluently, this role gives you real ownership.

About the role

You will own demand planning, procurement and supplier negotiations for a fast-moving, international automotive business. You’ll set the forecast, secure the best terms from suppliers, keep stock healthy and lead a small team, working closely with Sales, Finance and Operations.

What you’ll do

• Build and manage demand forecasts from historical data, market trends and sales inputs, aligned to sales targets and budgets, and keep improving forecast accuracy.
• Lead negotiations with international and local suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms, protecting our margins and long-term relationships.
• Deal directly with French-speaking suppliers and partners, in writing and in conversation.
• Oversee the full procurement cycle, including PFIs, POs, DNs and documentation, and resolve delays before they hit delivery.
• Track stock levels, ageing and replenishment, and act early on slow-moving vehicles through pricing or procurement decisions, so availability always meets customer demand.
• Act as the link between Sales, Finance and Operations, and give management clear KPI reports and dashboards with practical recommendations.

What we’re looking for

• 4 to 6 years in demand planning, supply chain or procurement, ideally in automotive, trading or distribution.
• A proven record of supplier negotiations with measurable results.
• Fluent English and French, spoken and written (mandatory). Arabic or another global language is an advantage.
• Strong ERP skills (NetSuite, SAP, Matrix or similar) and advanced Excel.
• Strong reporting and dashboarding skills. Power BI is a plus.
• Experience leading a team or cross-functional projects.
• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field. An MBA or professional certification is a plus.
• The ability to work independently, decide with confidence and be available across time zones when the business needs it.